Great photo cataloging. I read his description of the painting technique. Considering how casual he approached it (just spraying at an angle to not get the black inside the fins) it came out amazing. Seems he's got the artistic touch, as well as the technical. The black and gold is sharp.

And the shot of the engine in the oven warms my heart. Better than chocolate chip cookies.

Great photo cataloging. I read his description of the painting technique. Considering how casual he approached it (just spraying at an angle to not get the black inside the fins) it came out amazing. Seems he's got the artistic touch, as well as the technical. The black and gold is sharp.

And the shot of the engine in the oven warms my heart. Better than chocolate chip cookies.

Thanks.

Wait, there's more.http://www.flickr.com/photos/god_of_fireballAnd about that paint. It was a popular engine paint on hot rod Oldsmobiles back in the day and sort of an homage to the late Mr. Mondello himself who's head work made those race engines famous. Chumma called late one night (as he's prone to do) with the inspiration. He was so enthused I couldn't say no. He was right of course and I've learned not to question his instincts. I don't have a recent photo but the shiny bits aren't nearly as blingy as they were and have acquired a nice patina as the bike sees everyday hard use. And with the regular mundane care that we all show our Bullets, it's holding up quite nicely.And as for the midnight-open-all-the-windows-oven-exploits, we've all done stuff like that.Chuck.

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Ace "Fireball 535" (#10)Ace "GP" head on the shelf and waiting.Featherbed frame conversion.

Awesome..Just looking through the pics of all the detail involved..Passion, desire and quality intergrated towards a final product...I think u guys are amazing and appreciate your love of this machine..Love the copper lines and what looks like a spin on oil adapter...Gonna look again later in the day..